Robert (Bob) Ditter
Jan. 23, 1943-July 5, 2025
pleasanton, California

Robert (Bob) Ditter passed away suddenly at home on July 5 at the age of 82. He was born and raised in Twin Falls, ID and moved to Sacramento, CA in 1962, where he attended Sacramento State graduating with a degree in History. He began his retail career at Weinstock’s Department Store, where he was the book and small electronics buyer.

Bob moved to Pleasanton in 1980 and began his second career in sales of electronics and then later as a publisher's representative. He and his wife, Judy Wheeler, purchased Towne Center Books in 1998 where he was a familiar face, champion of history books, and prolific story teller until the day he passed.

He is survived by his wife, Judy, of 44 years, children Wilson Wheeler (Allison Daniels) of Littleton, CO; Robby Ditter of Granite Bay, CA; Allison Otvos (Scott) of Granite Bay, CA; and Angie Ditter (Henry Harrison) of Oakland, CA. He also leaves behind two brothers, Bernie Ditter (Betsy) of Sacramento, CA, and Tom Ditter (Lois) of Boise, ID. He will be missed by his cousin Tom Swartz (Shari) of Gresham, OR, and his many nieces and nephews. Being a grandfather was a highlight of Bob’s life. His 6 grandchildren are Zach and Curtis Otvos, Samantha and Stephanie Ditter, and Cash and Everett Wheeler. He could often be found cheering them on at all of their many sporting events. Bob loved family and his favorite times were vacations with his whole extended family. He also enjoyed golfing, watching sports, sharing fishing stories, and attending his yearly class reunions in Idaho with his friends in Twin Falls.

Tags: arts/media, business